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Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal

Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2021

G

Director

Ricard Cussó

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

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The film primarily functions as a character study that challenges typical expectations. By placing an adorable quokka in a competition for the scariest animal, it questions the idea that certain traits are incompatible with specific roles. While the narrative emphasizes individual ability to act and dismantles traditional meritocratic standards, it does not explicitly represent diverse human identities. The focus remains on personality-driven comedy. Overall, the film's progressive value lies in its disruption of aesthetic expectations rather than its inclusion of diverse human identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or narratives related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal portray gender?

Fair

The story breaks down traditional power dynamics by showing champions in various sizes. It features an optimistic protagonist and a grouchy mentor, presenting a non-traditional power dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal?

Minimal

Since the film features anthropomorphic animals, there are no human racial or ethnic identifiers. Species are not used as proxies for racial discourse.

How does Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores subjective morality and the redefinition of success. It critiques established norms by having an unconventional outsider challenge a traditional institution of status.

Does Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. Personality archetypes like optimism and grouchiness are used instead of depicting disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges conventional archetypes by pairing cuteness with a pursuit of intimidation.
  • Promotes active ability to act through a protagonist who seeks to reshape her identity.
  • Challenges the cliché that physical dominance is the sole requirement for leadership.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation regarding race, gender identity, or disability.
  • Does not use non-human species as a metaphor for systemic racial or cultural discourse.

Official Synopsis

When an unbearably adorable, eternally optimistic Quokka named Daisy wants to achieve the impossible – to win the annual ‘World’s Scariest Animal’ championship, she enlists the guidance of a washed-up, former champion, a grouchy Saltwater Crocodile, to help her achieve her dreams and prove that champions can come in all sizes.

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